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Use of swallowed topical corticosteroids in the maintenance setting appears to increase the probability of achieving complete remission in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) as compared with nonuse, a study has found.
Fatty liver disease is strongly associated with an increased risk of developing erosive oesophagitis, a study suggests.
Though the use of antidepressants after diagnosis is widespread among colon cancer patients, it does not appear to increase the risk of recurrence, reports a new study.
Patients with childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to die than the general population, a study suggests.
The addition of the monoclonal antibody andecaliximab to nivolumab or a chemotherapy regimen (modified FOLFOX6*) did not provide survival benefit in patients with pretreated metastatic or untreated HER2-negative gastric/gastroesophageal (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, according to data presented at ASCO GI 2019.
Patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) who have been using antithrombotic (AT) drugs appear to have reduced mortality due to bleeding and shorter hospital stays, with similar rates of rebleeding, surgery and transfusions relative to those not taking ATs, a study has found. This is despite AT users being older, having more comorbidities and lower admission haemoglobin.
Long-term oral exclusive enteral nutrition therapy yields excellent clinical response and mucosal healing rates in Crohn’s disease patients at active stage or at clinical remission, a study has shown.
Special Reports
There is an increasing number of studies that shed light on the importance of our gut microbiota. Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits on the host when administered in adequate amounts. With new data emerging about their proposed benefits in maintaining intestinal health, probiotics continue to gain popularity amongst consumers.
Advancements in genomics has paved the way for better classifications of colorectal cancers (CRC) and the use of precision therapy.
Last August, the article 'Role of General Practitioners in Early Detection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease' highlighted proper screening and early specialist referral by the general practitioner (GP) as vital components in reducing the burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This year, the focus is on the role of GPs in co-managing a patient with IBD at the follow-up phase.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including simple steatosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is widely considered as the liver manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. It is a major cause of liver disease worldwide and its prevalence is expected to rise in tandem with the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes mellitus. Recently, MIMS Doctor spoke to Associate Professor Dr Wah Kheong Chan, a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the University of Malaya Medical Centre and University of Malaya Specialist Centre, to provide an update on NAFLD, with a particular emphasis on the use of silymarin for the treatment of NASH. Here are the highlights from the interview.
Constipation is a common disorder which adversely affects the wellbeing and quality of life of patients.1 Recently, MIMS Doctor spoke to Associate Prof Dr Raja Affendi Raja Ali on the landscape of constipation in Malaysia, emphasizing on effective and early management of the condition.
DUKORAL – Inactivated Vibrio cholerae O1 serogroup & recombinant cholera toxin B subunit (WC/rCTB) vaccine (oral) – AJ Biologics
At the recent Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) 2016 held in Kobe, Japan, three prominent international experts shared their views on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the challenges of its management.
Conference Reports
Joint pain is the most common extraintestinal manifestation (EIM) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a presentation during AIBD 2018.
The favourable safety profile of vedolizumab in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) persists even in real-world clinical practice, according to the first 4 years of post-marketing safety data reported at AIBD 2018.
The incidence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection among patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who are receiving treatment with tofacitinib is low and particularly so when compared with C. difficile infection incidence in patients receiving other UC therapies, according to a poster presented at AIBD 2018.
Patients with paediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (pIBD) have a higher incidence of severe IBD than those with adult-onset IBD (aIBD), according to a study presented at AIBD 2018.
Older patients receiving treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC) were more likely to experience adverse events (AEs) compared with their younger counterparts, according to a study presented at AIBD 2018.
Patients with obesity have an elevated risk of intra- and postoperative complications following surgical treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a presentation at the recent Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease meeting (AIBD 2018).
The α4β7 integrin antibody vedolizumab continues to show efficacy and safety in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in an era beyond tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, according to a presentation at the annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) 2018 meeting.
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